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Blaine County OSU Extension

Ag News

October 2026 Edition

Golden wheat fills a large agricultural field, with mature grain heads in sharp focus across the foreground. In the distance, a green combine harvester appears blurred as it moves through the field, creating a cloud of dust during harvest. A line of green trees and low hills stretches across the background beneath a pale blue sky. The image highlights grain production and harvesting, emphasizing the contrast between the detailed wheat in the foreground and the softly focused farm machinery in the distance.

(Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)

OSU Extension partners with Noble Research Institute for Farm Transitions project

Dean Ruhl, Communications & Media Relations Specialist

Estimates suggest nearly 66% of farmers and ranchers have no estate planning tools in place. That’s a problem Oklahoma State University Extension and the Noble Research Institute hope to help solve this fall through a partnership that brings practical farm-and-ranch transition guidance to Oklahoma producers.

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Restorative vs Maintenance Burns | Cow-Calf Corner

In this episode of Cow-Calf Corner, OSU Extension beef cattle breeding specialist Mark Johnson talks with OSU Extension fire ecologist John Weir about the advanced planning required for a successful prescribed fire and the positive impact it can have on your land.

Prussic acid can be a concern for cattle after recent rains. In this episode, Paul Beck, OSU Extension beef cattle nutrition specialist, discusses why cattle producers should be aware of prussic acid and the potential risks associated with it.

Welcoming Our New Blaine County Ag/4-H Educator, Rylee Glazier

Portrait of Rylee Glazier, Blaine County's Agriculture and 4-H Educator, standing in front of a brick wall.

Please join us in welcoming Rylee Glazier to the Blaine County Extension Office as our new Agriculture/4-H Educator!

Rylee is a fifth-generation farmer from Omega, Oklahoma, with a deep appreciation for agriculture and the communities it supports. Her background has instilled in her the values of hard work, responsibility, and service, and we're excited for her to bring those qualities to Blaine County.

As she begins her role, Rylee will be building the knowledge and relationships needed to best serve our county.

We encourage community members, producers, volunteers, and partners to stop by the office, introduce themselves, and help make her feel welcome.

We are thrilled to have Rylee join our team and look forward to the positive impact she'll have across Blaine County!

Western-themed flyer for the Blaine County Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held November 17, 2026, at the Blaine County Fairgrounds Foley Building. A brisket meal will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by speakers and door prizes. Attendees are asked to RSVP by November 3 to 580-623-5195. The flyer features illustrations of a longhorn skull, cowboy hat, horseshoe, cowboy boots, and cacti on a tan parchment-style background.

To RSVP for the Cattlemen's dinner, please click here

Promotional flyer for the Watonga Cheese Festival celebrating its 50th anniversary with the theme “Still Sharp After 50 Years” (1976-2026). The design features images of the Watonga water tower, a wedge of cheese, and historic downtown buildings in gold and navy colors. Event dates are listed as Friday, October 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The flyer highlights festival activities including vendors, kids' activities, a petting zoo, pedal tractor pull, inflatables, junior firefighters obstacle course, cheese tasting line, entertainment, cheese food contest, art show, quilt show, 5K Great Rat Race, and a parade. It also promotes the Plains Collective Art Festival featuring fashion shows, discussion panels, native art exhibitions and vendors, food demonstrations, a fry bread contest, native demonstration dancers, and a Sunday pow-wow at Watonga Legion Park. A banner at the bottom reads, “Join us for a weekend of tradition, culture, art, and community!” and includes contact information for volunteering and additional festival details.

Blaine County Extension closure notice stating that the office will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.

2026 Holiday Bazaar

Join us for the 2026 Blaine County OHCE Holiday Bazaar & Santa's Village on December 5 from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Foley Building, Blaine County Fairgrounds!

Christmas Shopping

Kids' Craft Workshops

Christmas Story Time

Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Local Crafters and Vendors

Want to be a vendor? Booth spaces are available for $30.

Application & payment deadline: November 13th

Vendor applications available through the QR code on the flyer below, visit https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nNJ2EYrgiQ, or apply in person at the Blaine County OSU Extension Office

Payments must be made in-office or mailed.

No online payments accepted!

Let's spread some Christmas cheer and make this year's Holiday Bazaar one to remember!

Promotional flyer for the 2026 Blaine County OHCE Holiday Bazaar and Santa’s Village. The festive design features red and green holiday colors, hanging Christmas ornaments, snowflakes, a snowman, and a reindeer illustration. The event is scheduled for December 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Foley Building, Blaine County Fairgrounds. The flyer highlights Santa’s Village activities, including craft workshops for children, Christmas story time, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. It also advertises a craft show and invites crafters and vendors to reserve an 8-by-6-foot booth space for $30. Contact information and a QR code for booth registration are included. The bottom of the flyer notes that vendor applications are available through the Blaine County OSU Extension Office and that applications are due by November 13th.

"Through Your Lens" Photo Winner

September 2026

A rural gravel road stretches straight toward the horizon at sunset, bordered by fields of blooming yellow wildflowers. The sun sits low beneath scattered clouds, casting warm golden light across the Oklahoma countryside under a wide blue sky.

"Country Road"

Showcasing our September 2026 winner of the monthly Blaine County "Through Your Lens" photo contest. Photo by Sheila Barnes, taken Northwest of Watonga, OK.

An orange and white clock and calendar icon

Dates to Remember:

October 1-11: Tulsa State Fair

October 9-10: Watonga Cheese Festival

October 12: Columbus Day - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

October 27: Agriculture Program Advisory Committee Meeting 6pm, Foley Building

November 3: RSVP deadline for Blaine County Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting

November 4: Rural Economic Outlook Conference, Stillwater

November 11: Veteran's Day - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

November 13: Vendor/Crafter Applications Due for Holiday Bazaar

November 17: Blaine County Cattlemen's Association Annual Meeting

November 18: Blaine County Conservation District Free Groundwater and Bacteria Testing Event

November 26-27: Thanksgiving Holidays - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

December 5: Holiday Bazaar & Santa's Village at the Foley Building

December 24-25: Christmas Holidays - Blaine County Courthouse and

Extension Office Closed

Legal Disclosures

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Rylee Glazier at (580) 623-5522 or rylee.glazier@okstate.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.

OSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity, E-Verify Employer.